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SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for nearly $80,000 in scholarships for Oregon students, including high schoolers, vocational learners, and adults returning to finish their degrees. The program reflects a teacher-founded credit union's 90-year commitment to education.
Pharmacists in Ghana just got a major financial boost as their credit union cut loan rates from 25% to 15%. The move will make it easier for nearly 5,000 members to afford business loans and personal credit.
A Pennsylvania credit union is putting $6,000 toward the future of local students pursuing higher education. Two scholarships are now open for high schoolers planning any post-secondary path this fall.
Superior Credit Union is opening applications for thirty $1,000 scholarships this spring, marking eight years of investing in student success. Since 2019, the foundation has awarded over $200,000 to help members pursue higher education.
Four students just got a powerful boost toward their dreams, thanks to a 40-year-old scholarship program that's now given away nearly $300,000. Soo Co-op Credit Union continues a decades-long tradition of investing in young people's futures.
SAFE Credit Union is giving $25,000 to ten Northern California students pursuing their education dreams, whether at community college, trade school, or university. The program has now awarded over $225,000 to students across 13 counties in nearly 25 years.
Space Coast Credit Union employees rolled up their sleeves to help rebuild oyster reefs in the Indian River Lagoon, combining a $35,000 donation with hands-on conservation work. Each oyster they're helping establish can filter 50 gallons of water daily, turning corporate goodwill into measurable environmental impact.
Delta Community Credit Union is giving five Georgia students $5,000 each to help pay for college. There's just one catch: applicants must complete a free financial literacy course first.
When a Houston credit union hit $2.9 billion in assets, employees chose how to celebrate: by voting to give $228,500 to two local charities helping grieving families and vulnerable children. The donation will directly support thousands of Houston kids through free grief counseling and emergency assistance.
University Credit Union just handed out $25,000 in scholarships to four exceptional students who are making a difference in their communities. The financial cooperative also honored a retiring board chair by naming a new scholarship after her.
Ten high school seniors across Michigan just received $2,500 scholarships each to pursue their dreams. Marshall Community Credit Union celebrated its 75th anniversary by investing in the next generation of community leaders.
Golden 1 Credit Union is opening applications for renewable scholarships worth up to $20,000 each, with nearly half a million dollars available to California students. The deadline is January 31, 2026.
Seven Georgia high school seniors will each receive $1,000 to pursue their college dreams through LGE Community Credit Union's 2026 scholarship program. Applications are open through March 31 for students in seven metro Atlanta counties.
SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for $77,500 in scholarships aimed at traditional, nontraditional, and vocational students across Oregon. The program reflects a modern approach to education funding that reaches far beyond typical high school seniors.
Small business owners in Kern County now have a powerful new ally in their corner. Bakersfield College Launchpad and Valley Strong Credit Union are teaming up to give local entrepreneurs the financial know-how they need to succeed.
While many companies fight unionization, Otis Worldwide's CEO credits her union workers with creating predictability and stronger safety standards. At a time when public approval of unions hits 68%, she's proving labor partnerships can be a competitive advantage.
College students in India are using new student credit cards to build financial histories years before entering the workforce. Banks now offer zero-fee cards backed by small deposits, helping young people learn money management while establishing credit scores that matter for future loans.
Workers at Rockstar Games have formed the company's first labor union, representing employees across all five UK offices. The Rockstar Game Workers Union is fighting for better working conditions and defending 31 members who were fired last year.
Monzo just launched a new credit card that helps people with poor credit scores build their way back to financial health. The deposit-backed card gives 16 million struggling UK borrowers a real path to affordable credit.
Thirty high school seniors across western Wisconsin will receive $500 each for demonstrating kindness in their communities. The scholarships reward students who make positive impacts through their actions and character.
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